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noun \ ˈfelt \

Definition of felt

1 a :a cloth made of wool and fur often mixed with natural or synthetic fibers through the action of heat, moisture, chemicals, and pressure

b :a firm woven cloth of wool or cotton heavily napped and shrunk

2 :an article made of felt

3 :a material resembling felt: such as

a :a heavy paper of organic or asbestos fibers impregnated with asphalt and used in building construction

b :semirigid pressed fiber insulation used in building

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She made her son's costume from scraps of felt.

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Start off with sleek sneakers and luxe leathers and then finish off with subtle accessories, like a felt fedora or a leather belt.

— kristina caracciolo, Teen Vogue, "Kaia Gerber Models 5 Denim Looks for Teen Vogue," 18 Aug. 2017
His set felt like one continuous crescendo, constantly rising and building until the warm, positive vibes touched the entire crowd.

— wesley case, baltimoresun.com, "Moonrise Festival: a strong lineup amid the sensory overload," 14 Aug. 2017
Felts began teaching music and leading bands at the high school in 1942.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "West Aurora alumni want to name school's band room after 'amazing educator'," 10 Aug. 2017
This thread can match the color of your felt, or be a contrasting color.

— Alaska Dispatch News, "DIY Locker Organizer and Customized Pencils," 4 Aug. 2017
Wilson says the woman pulled the boy inside, shaved his head and wrote on his forehead using a felt-tip pen.

— kansascity, "Angry Missouri woman shaves head of boy, 9, and writes ‘pervert’ on him, police say," 2 Aug. 2017
Gathered around a screen, the team could see the soft green felt of a pool table and then, shockingly, two small kids emerging from behind a sofa, drawn by the light from the hole cut in the roof.

— joshua hammer, GQ, "The Avalanche that Ate an Italian Hotel," 26 July 2017
Tar strips and other road blemishes are muffled thumps heard more than felt.

— rich ceppos, Car and Driver, "2018 Toyota Camry XLE Hybrid," 18 July 2017
Pay homage to your town or city with hangable felt pendants promoting Venice or Los Alamos or the City of Angels.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of felt

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German filz felt, Latin pellere to drive, beat

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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felt

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Definition of felt

transitive verb

1 :to make out of or cover with felt

2 :to cause to adhere and mat together

3 :to make into felt or a similar substance

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: a soft, heavy cloth made by pressing together fibers of wool, cotton, or other materials

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noun \ ˈfelt \

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:a soft heavy cloth made by rolling and pressing fibers together

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past tense and past participle of feel

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past and past part of feel

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